This Italian Bean Pancetta Cabbage Soup is a simple, comforting soup made for these colder nights. It’s exactly what I want to eat now: savory, rich pancetta, tender cabbage, and hearty potatoes and pinto beans, all simmered in a homemade or store-bought (as a shortcut) vegetable broth. I also use some tomato passata to give additional depth and body to the humble soup.
Start by cooking the pancetta with olive oil. Then add the cabbage, potatoes, onion, celery, tomato passata, vegetable broth, water, and beans. Add in the cumin and hot pepper flakes or black pepper for rich flavor, then season with salt. Once at a boil, lower the heat to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender. To serve, ladle the soup into bowls and serve with crusty homemade ciabatta if you wish. Enjoy!
To make the Italian Bean Pancetta Cabbage Soup, you will need the following ingredients:
In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and add ½ cup chopped pancetta. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the pancetta is slightly brown.
Add 2 ½ cups shredded cabbage, 1 chopped potato, 1 chopped onion, 1 chopped celery stalk, 1 cup tomato purée, 6 cups vegetable broth, 2 cups pinto beans, ¼ teaspoon salt, 1-2 dashes hot pepper flakes or black pepper, ½ teaspoon cumin, and 4 cups water and stir to combine.
Bring the soup to a boil, then lower to a simmer. Cook until the potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes.
Taste and adjust for salt and black pepper if necessary.
Serve with crusty ciabatta if you wish. Enjoy!
This simple Italian Bean Pancetta Cabbage Soup is a staple in Italian households. Hearty, comforting, and rich in flavor, it’s the ultimate cold weather meal. Did you make it? Let us know what you think! Tag @cookmerecipes on Instagram and hashtag #cookmerecipes.
Loved this soup! Perfect for family nights. Been making it regularly.
Warm family moments.
OMG, this soup is lush! Made it for our date night. So cozy!
Delicious! I made this soup for our cozy date night, and it was a hit! The flavors were perfect, and it warmed up our chilly evening. Definitely adding it to our regular rotation.
Superb, hearty soup. I made this on a chilly evening and it warmed my soul! The combination of flavours is wonderful, and it’s so easy to whip up. Perfect for impressing friends or just enjoying on a quiet night in.
Warm and cozy.
Perfect soup for family movie night vibes
Delicious and comforting soup!
This recipe is simply great! It reminds me of my grandma's warm kitchen on chilly nights.
Delicious! I cooked this soup last weekend on a chilly night, and my kids couldn’t get enough. The flavors of pancetta and beans warmed our hearts like no other. It reminded me of my grandmother's cooking, which was always the best on family nights. Thanks for this wonderful recipe!
Amazing! This soup was a hit at our dinner last week. My husband and I were so cozy with it on a chilly night. The blend of flavors from the pancetta and beans is just perfect! Definitely a recipe I'll cherish!
Warm and hearty
So cozy soup
Superb! This soup is a cozy lifesaver. I made it for my fam during a snowy night, and it was a total hit! Packed with flavor and easy to whip up. Love it!
I made this delightful soup on a chilly evening while reminiscing about our Italy trip. The pancetta and beans brought back lovely memories, and the family loved it. A perfect comfort food!
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